WordPerfect for Windows Macro Tutor is a book about learning how to play, record, and write WordPerfect for Windows macros. With macros you can drastically reduce the repetitive tasks you do now with WordPerfect, making you more productive in your job. This book is ideal for those who want a basic understanding of recording, playing, and writing macros using WordPerfect’s powerful PerfectScript macro language. It contains 19 self-paced chapters, and is the perfect companion for every WordPerfect user in your office.WordPerfect for Windows Macros supports WordPerfect version X5 and later; most macros and text instruction apply to versions X3 and X4 as well. Highlights:•Ideal for beginners or pros•19 self-paced lessons, with hands-on practice•Includes macro examples (download link provided)•Covers WordPerfect through X8•Easy-to-understand tutorial and examples•Includes a handy "How do I?..." chapter -- 3 dozen common macro solutions•Perfect companion for every WordPerfect userIn WordPerfect for Windows Macro Tutor you’ll learn about:•Why use macros•All about recording and playing macros•Opening, editing, and printing your macros•Types of macro programming commands•Understanding macro “syntax”•Pausing for user input•What is a variable, and how it is used•How to use system variables•Displaying messages and prompts•Using the If command to make decisions•Understanding “loops” that repeat macro commands•Working with text strings•Creating custom dialog boxes with the dialog editor...and more. When you’re done, you’ll have a solid understanding of the basics of WordPerfect for Windows macros.WordPerfect for Windows Macro Tutor is the latest macro guide from Gordon McComb, the world's best-selling author on macros for WordPerfect.Table of ContentsChapter 1: What Macros Are All AboutChapter 2: Recording and Playing MacrosChapter 3: Different Ways to Play MacrosChapter 4: Editing and Printing Your MacrosChapter 5: Important Macro ConceptsChapter 6: Creating Macros That Pause for User InputChapter 7: How to Use VariablesChapter 8: Getting Information from the UserChapter 9: Asking WordPerfect What It's Doing: All About System VariablesChapter 10: Inserting Information Into a DocumentChapter 11: Displaying Messages to the UserChapter 12: Controlling the Flow of MacrosChapter 13: Macros That Make Decisions: Using the If CommandChapter 14: Other Ways to Make Decisions: Using SwitchChapter 15: Over and Over Again: Making Macros Repeat CommandsChapter 16: More of the Same: Other Ways to RepeatChapter 17: Working with Text StringsChapter 18: Creating Custom Dialog BoxesChapter 19: "How Do I…?"Appendix A: Using the Applications Archive